It’s October, which means we’re stacking up on some Halloween treats with whatever we plan to do to celebrate the spooky holiday this year! More chains are unveiling their spooktacular menu, whether it’s a new treat or a revamped seasonal special of their fan-favorite. This time, we’re focusing on the sweeter side of Halloween, so get your dessert utensils ready for the big reveal.
IHOP and TOUS les JOURS are headlining this Halloween lineup as they release more Halloween treats that would urge us to go outside. These chains promise more treats than tricks to keep your cravings satisfied. From themed chocolate cakes to flavor-of-the-month specials, these treats will keep you asking for more. Are you ready to take on Halloween? Here are some releases you need to try from the chains that serve our breakfast and pastry needs really good:
IHOP’s Scary Surprise
If you’re a fan of IHOP, then you’re probably one of those who anticipates their monthly limited-time pancake releases called Pancake of the Month. It is a new way for guests to enjoy the chain’s specialty pancakes by combining them with flavors to enjoy them in different ways. Pancake of the Month started last February 2024, when they unveiled the Valentine’s special of Chocolate Strawberry Pancakes.
In case you haven’t tried them before, they feature four pieces of stacked chocolate chip pancakes with cheesecake mousse. It is drizzled with chocolate sauce and topped with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and even more chocolate chips.
Since then, IHOP has followed the same deal, releasing a new pancake flavor every month. Through this, IHOP introduced an incentive to fans with a new loyalty challenge:
- If they order the Pancake of the Month two or more times in a month, they will earn 10 PanCoins that will go straight into their loyalty program perks.
- Ordering the Pancake of the Month once every month for the entire year is equivalent to 100 bonus PanCoins.
Also, check out other IHOP Pancake of the Month offerings this year:
- March 2024 – Girl Scout Thin Mint Pancake
- April 2024 – Cinnamon Apple Pecan Pancake
- May 2024 – White Chocolate Raspberry Pancake
- June 2024 – Orange Cream Pancake
- July 2024 – Fresh Red, White, & Blueberry Pancake
- August 2024 – Lemon Oreo
- September 2024 – Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake
- October 2024 – Reese’s Pieces Pancakes
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IHOP’s Halloween Special
In addition to IHOP’s Pancake of the Month deal surprise, they also unveiled a spooky returning favorite to match the holiday’s trick-or-treat tradition. Say hello once again to the Scary Face Pancakes, whose face is fitting enough to be a Halloween special. Its decorative eyes are made of whipped cream and Oreo cookies. It also has a nose made out of strawberries and a candy corn smile.
Now, if you want to make your Halloween at IHOP extra special, they are offering the Scray Face Pancakes for free! Mark your calendars from October 24-31, 2024 (4 PM-10 PM), as IHOP is offering their trick-or-treat version in Scary Face Pancakes form for dine-in only. Kids 12 and under can get to enjoy them free with an adult entrée purchase.
TOUS les JOURS’ Spooky Delights Collection
Looking for the perfect cake for your Halloween party or just a dessert to snack on? TOUS les JOURS, the bakery café chain that offers more than 300 pastries, is inviting fans to trick or treat this Halloween with their Spooky Delights collection. It’s a lineup of new seasonal cakes and pastries that are perfect to celebrate the holiday. Get them at TOUS les JOURS stores nationwide from October 17-31, 2024.
Sue Han, Marketing Manager for TOUS les JOURS, said that the bakery café chain is excited to introduce their Spooky Delights collection to everyone with all the new pastries and Halloween-themed cakes that grace the collection. Han added that whether fans are in the mood for nostalgic favorites or just want to try their festive new treats, the collection is crafted to add a touch of magic to Halloween celebrations.
Check out the cakes that made it to the Spooky Delights collection:
- Cookies N Cream Mousse – Cookie Monsters, there’s a Halloween dessert waiting for you at TOUS les JOURS. This mousse cake features a chocolate sheet cake base with cookies and cream mousse. It is finished off with more Oreo cookies placed on the top of the cake.
- Peanut Butter & Jelly – Do you remember this classic snack that our mothers used to add to our school lunch bags? TOUS les JOURS is taking this classic sandwich to a spin featuring cake. It combines peanut butter buttercream and strawberry jam, creating a sweet and nutty flavor.
- Spooky Delight – This colorful three-layer cake features the colors of Halloween: green, orange, and purple. It is paired with a smooth cloud of cream cheese that is layered in between. It also has a decorative ghost topper to match the vibes of the holiday.
- Halloween Cloud – If you’re a strawberries and cream lover, then this cake is for you. It has an airy white sheet cake base that is layered with cloud cream. The cake is finished off with mixed berries and Halloween-themed strawberries.
- Mini Pumpkin Spice – Taking inspiration from the fall season, this Mini Pumpkin Spice cake features flavored bread sprinkled with walnuts and frosted cream cheese icing. Fall season is definitely staying with this cake by your side.
These cakes are priced at $9.00 and $40.00 each.
TOUS les JOURS is wrapping up the Spooky Delights Collection with a bang! Get any of these self-serving treats if you decide to go solo for your Halloween celebration:
- Chocolate Éclair – This pastry is made for chocolate lovers as it’s filled with chocolate cream and topped with chocolate glaze.
- Vanilla Éclair – If you want a more subtle and simple taste, then the Vanilla Éclair is perfect for you. It features a smooth vanilla cream filling and vanilla glaze top.
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From The Club
Halloween pastries just put me in a different kind of sugar rush! With all the chocolates and candies that this holiday has to offer, it’s a good thing that chains such as IHOP and TOUS les JOURS are pulling in their own trick-or-treat festivities. I’m looking forward to seeing more chains pull in their Halloween specials.